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Dry winter did not replenish needed moisture for growing season
Generally speaking, it was a mild and dry winter season for the United States. And it has left many areas of the country with dryness as the beginning of the planting season approaches. USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey details the lack of precipitation this winter season and provides more specifics from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The last time the United States experienced a dryer winter season was the winter of 1980-1981. Rippey says that the dry winter we have...
Ranchers across country call out for Workforce Modernization Act
The Lame Duck Congress is usually a time when many bills get passed. Bills that would normally bring up controversy for politicians, don?t seem as risky when you go home in a couple of days. One of the bills that are waiting for approval in the Senate is the Workforce...
Confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in turkey flock in Ida county
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and USDA APHIS Confirm Case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Commercial Turkey Flock in Ida CountyDES MOINES, Iowa (Dec. 12, 2022) ? The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United...
Greeneye technology delivers cost effective smart sprayer system to marketplace
When it comes to smart sprayer technology there are fully equipped, stand alone smart sprayers currently on the market. However, a new smart sprayer technology has debuted during the 2022 growing season that provides a more cost-effective option for farmers.Greeneye...
IFB talking with farmers for 2023 Farm Bill
Since most of the policies from the previous farm bill have done well for farmers, the main goal of the 2023 Farm Bill writing process is to keep most of the previous legislation intact. Iowa Farm Bureau President Brent Johnson said farmers want to keep most of those...
October pork exports largest of 2022, beef exports top $10 billion
October exports of U.S. pork were the largest in more than a year and beef export volume also increased from a year ago, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). U.S. beef exports are on a record pace in 2022 and have...
It?s simple: Have a plan
Listen, nobody likes to talk about what happens in the event that we are no longer around. It isn?t pleasant to think about, especially when you are trying to enjoy your life and time with friends. Succession planning and preparing for the day you leave this world is...
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Grassley optimistic farm bill will be completed by end of year
There is saber rattling taking place from both sides of the aisle as the farm bill reaches the stretch run and questions arise as to if it will be completed by the end of the year. Some Republicans want reform for SNAP benefits with new work requirements. Democrats...
South American Weather and Crop Update (8-8-23)
The forecast is still very open for harvest to make good progress in Brazil and Argentina. Allendale commodity broker Greg McBride provided an update on the latest South American weather conditions.McBride said Brazil’s harvest progress is slightly behind, but they’re...
Statewide crop conditions update
Looking statewide at the Iowa crop conditions, there’s definitely been a lack of moisture lately. Hopefully, the recent weather patterns are providing an indication of wetter weather to come this month. But as for the current crop conditions, Kevin Sullivan of the...
National FFA membership reaches all-time high
The National FFA Organization Monday announced a record-high student membership of 945,988, an increase of 11 percent from last year. In addition, the number of FFA chapters continues to grow — increasing by 168 this year, resulting in 9,163 chapters in the U.S.,...
EATS Act is seeing pushback. Where do we go from here? (Part 2)
We talked last week with Iowa Senator Joni Ernst about where the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act stands in the Senate. We also talked about the concerns that some are having with the fine print.One of those groups that is concerned is the Organization...
